Five more countries have been added to Scotland's no quarantine travel list today.
From Tuesday (July 28), passengers travelling from Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia and St Vincent and The Grenadines will no longer have to quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Scotland.
The Scottish Government's decision follows a review of infection prevalence rates of coronavirus in the countries. However, it has stressed that all exemptions to quarantine restrictions are kept under regular review and could be reinstated if the prevalence rates increase.
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said: “Infection prevalence rates in countries across the world are being closely monitored. Where there is clear evidence that it is safe to do so, we will add further countries and we are now able to do that for Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia and St Vincent and The Grenadines.
“The virus remains infectious and deadly and, with quarantine restrictions being lifted, we must not become complacent.
“Anyone travelling should follow public health advice at all times including wearing face coverings, avoiding crowded places, washing hands and surfaces, staying two metres apart and, if they get symptoms, self-isolating and immediately registering for a test.”
